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On Tuesday, Spain Under-17s will face off against Portugal Under-17s in a highly anticipated clash on matchday one of the European Under-17 Championship.
Spain, with a rich history in the tournament, aim to secure their fourth title, while Portugal seeks their third championship win.
Spain U17s: Form and Prospects
Spain Under-17s have a storied history in the European Championship, having won the tournament three times, with back-to-back victories in 2007 and 2008, and another win in 2017.
They successfully navigated the qualifying rounds, securing their spot in the tournament for the eighth consecutive time.
Spain showed resilience in the qualifiers, finishing second in their group behind Austria, with notable wins over Norway and Slovenia.
Potential Lineup and Key Players
Manu Gonzalez: Expected to be the starting goalkeeper.
Joan Martinez and Duegi Aguado: The Real Madrid duo will likely anchor the defence.
Quim Junyent, Marc Bernal, and Juan Hernandez: The Barcelona trio are set to control the midfield.
Adrian Arnuncio: Fresh off his senior debut for Real Valladolid, he will be a key attacking threat.
Portugal U17s: Form and Prospects
Portugal Under-17s also boast a proud history, having won the European Championship twice, in 2003 and 2016.
They dominated the qualifying rounds, winning all six games to secure their place in the tournament.
Despite their strong performance in qualifiers, Portugal has faced recent group-stage exits, making their opening match against Spain crucial for building momentum.
Potential Lineup and Key Players
Diogo Ferreira: Likely to start as goalkeeper.
Rui Silva and Rafael Mota: Expected to form the central defensive partnership.
Rodrigo Mora, David Daiber, and Joao Simoes: Set to feature in midfield.
Gabriel Silva: A potent goal threat, having scored six goals in as many qualifying matches.
Prediction
The last encounter between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw, and a similar result could be on the cards with both teams eager to avoid an…
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Author : [email protected] (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-05-21 09:23:22
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